Ted's 'storm resto

VTRDark · Post by **VTRDark** » Thu Apr 24, 2014 8:44 am

Agree no Hydraulic tensioners on VTR's. That must some kine of generalised instructions. I don't know as I not read them.

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Post by **sirch345** » Thu Apr 24, 2014 9:07 am

I also agree, no hydraulic tensioners on the Firestorm,

Chris.

Ted77 · Post by **Ted77** » Thu Apr 24, 2014 3:08 pm

Well, I've fitted them!! Took probably longer than 2.5 hours, but then I did have to clean all the years of cack off too!!

Will post pics when I have wifi and not 3G!!

bigtwinthing · Post by **bigtwinthing** » Thu Apr 24, 2014 9:27 pm

Ted77 wrote:Well, I've fitted them!! Took probably longer than 2.5 hours, but then I did have to clean all the years of cack off too!!

Will post pics when I have wifi and not 3G!!

i turned mine over about 200 times before i pressed the start button, i was "cacking" myself. it started a treat, ran lovely and after 7000 miles haven't adjusted it once.

Ted77 · Post by **Ted77** » Thu Apr 24, 2014 11:14 pm

Well, I promised photos, so here they are!

Massive thanks to Carl for his brilliant write up on how to fit CCT's - the daunting task that it seemed to be, was made 100 times easier with his help - thanks fella :-)

lloydie · Post by **lloydie** » Fri Apr 25, 2014 6:47 am

Good job well done

VTRDark · Post by **VTRDark** » Fri Apr 25, 2014 8:47 am

It given you the chance to get in and do some more cleaning too.
http://www.vtr1000.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=25177

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Ted77 · Post by **Ted77** » Fri Apr 25, 2014 8:55 am

I did the carbs too, Carl - just forgot to say!! Also put new pads in the calipers.....just waiting for the new rear line to arrive so I can put them all on the bike and do the brake fluid/bleed!

bigtwinthing · Post by **bigtwinthing** » Fri Apr 25, 2014 7:41 pm

Great work Ted, like the red ones!

Ted77 · Post by **Ted77** » Fri Apr 25, 2014 10:14 pm

I did a bit of 'tarting up' this morning...

Couple of other brackets to paint, plus the bottom yoke when I get around to pulling the forks out!

VTRDark · Post by **VTRDark** » Fri Apr 25, 2014 10:28 pm

Is the Kitchen in the Garage or Garage in the Kitchen.

I see you have plastic end cap missing on the front faring bracket/stay. Check you still have the balance weights inside the tubes where the mirrors attach. They help reduce vibrations.

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Ted77 · Post by **Ted77** » Fri Apr 25, 2014 11:12 pm

The garage has my sisters old kitchen units in it as my work bench!

And I just went and checked the bracket - both end caps are there

...just the photo makes it look like one is missing!!!

Ted77 · Post by **Ted77** » Sat Apr 26, 2014 9:23 pm

And it continued a little today...

And then after checking the head bearings (and finding they're still spot on), I painted the bottom yoke!

And fitted the re-painted side stand...

Next job will be to do fork seals, and clean the front wheel up!

Ted77 · Post by **Ted77** » Tue Apr 29, 2014 9:19 am

Work got in the way yesterday, but I have just ordered up a set of K-Tech springs to go in the front end when I change the seals/oil over!

Ted77 · Post by **Ted77** » Sun May 04, 2014 10:21 pm

Been busy cracking on, so not really been on here all that much.

Rear line fitted:

New springs, oil & seals done:

Old crappy springs:

Fairing bracket painted and back on:

Master cylinder bracket painted:

Fitting things back together:

And what she looks like now!

Just lower fairing to go on, and a bar end to get (if anyone has a spare + bolt, let me know!!) and then an MOT at the end of the week!!

Think it must be time for a beer! :beer:

Cheers for all your help

VTR1000.ORG

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